Thursday, September 27, 2012

Merritt Island Murder Suspect Named

MERRITT ISLAND, Florida -- The Brevard County Sheriff's Office announced today that an
arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Devonte Bradley, of 700
Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, Florida, for First Degree Murder in
reference to the September 24, 2012, shooting death of 21-year-old Evander Tinsley of Cocoa, Florida.

Officials say that the investigation determined that
Bradley approached Tinsley on a stairwell leading up to an apartment at the
Tropical Manor Apartment complex in an apparent robbery attempt. Tinsley was allegedly struck in the head by Bradley
and upon resisting; the Tinsley was shot multiple times.

Investigators believe that Tinsley attempted to evade Bradley by
running up the stairs into an Apartment.
Bradley gave then chase, following the Tinsley into the apartment where
gunfire was heard. Tinsley exited the
rear of the apartment, where he managed to make his way down the stairs before
collapsing in the grass and succumbing to his wounds.

Anyone with information about the
whereabouts of DEVONTE BRADLEY or
the investigation is urged to call the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide
Unit at 321-633-8413 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS
(8477).

All calls to
CRIMELINE are confidential, and callers can remain anonymous and be eligible
for a reward for information leading to an arrest.